Hepatitis E Virus Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Consultations in Senegal

Hepatitis E Virus Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Consultations in Senegal

In West Africa, research on the hepatitis E virus (HEV) is barely covered, despite the recorded outbreaks. The low level of access to safe water and adequate sanitation is still one of the main factors of HEV spread in developing countries. HEV infection induces acute or sub-clinical liver diseases...

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Main Authors: Abou Abdallah Malick Diouara, Seynabou Lo, Cheikh Momar Nguer, Assane Senghor, Halimatou Diop Ndiaye, Noël Magloire Manga, Fodé Danfakha, Sidy Diallo, Marie Edouard Faye Dieme, Ousmane Thiam, Babacar Biaye, Ndèye Marie Pascaline Manga, Fatou Thiam, Habibou Sarr, Gora Lo, Momar Ndour, Sébastien Paterne Manga, Nouhou Diaby, Modou Dieng, Idy Diop, Yakhya Dieye, Coumba Toure Kane, Martine Peeters, Ahidjo Ayouba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
hepatitis E
associated risk factors
pregnant women
environment
prevention
Senegal
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/8/1742

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